HORNBACH Holding AG & Co KgaA

Founded in 1877 and headquartered in Bornheim, Germany, HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA, through its various subsidiaries, specializes in the development and operation of large-format do-it-yourself (DIY) and garden centers throughout Germany and other European nations. Its physical retail outlets offer an extensive selection of approximately 50,000 products, covering diverse categories such as hardware, electrical supplies, paints, wallpapers, flooring, construction materials, timber, prefabricated building components, sanitary fixtures, tiles, and a wide array of gardening tools and plants. The company further provides a comprehensive range of construction materials and tools, alongside professional advisory services tailored for various trades and project types, including foundational shell construction, roofing, interior finishing, facade work, civil engineering, and landscape gardening, assisting with new builds, renovations, or refurbishment projects. Hornbach also engages in the development and leasing of commercial retail properties. As of February 28, 2022, HORNBACH's operational footprint included 165 DIY megastores and garden centers, with 98 located in Germany and others distributed across Austria (14), the Netherlands (16), Luxembourg (1), the Czech Republic (10), Switzerland (8), Sweden (8), Slovakia (4), and Romania (8). Additionally, it managed 36 builders' merchant outlets primarily in southwestern Germany and two specialized retail stores in France. The company also maintains an active e-commerce presence through its HORNBACH online stores.